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supaflash wrote:Luke's and Vlad minutes, the ones not taken up by LO/Ariza. Possibly all of Sasha or Farmar's depending on how he plays. And he's Sasha insurance, although it doesn't look like we are going to lose him at this point. Gives us more shooting to make the Vlad for Evans deal as well.

He could also take some of Fish's minutes, even giving him the ability to take a game off here and there, some of Kobe's as well so guys are fresher down the stretch. He's very versatile imo. What minutes was Posey going to play? etc etc. There would be room trust me. If Luke and Vlad could get in the games consistently last year then he for sure can.

Dexmor wrote:The guy can play. He would be worth the midlevel for 2-3 years.

I'm more interested in another Warriors player, Kelenna Azubuike, who opted out of his contract. While Pietrus has always been mostly potential (every year), Azubuike has shown he's legit in his 2nd year. He's can score with confidence from anywhere, he's got range, he can finish, a freakish athlete, but he's also a quality defender. He doesn't hesitate in his game, he's an aggressive kid. I've followed him throughout the year, not only because I had him on every fantasy team, but because he stepped up after Jason Richardson was traded - he wanted it. He has no fear - this kid went right at Kobe during the matchups, coming out pretty well - he wanted it.

Stephen Jackson eventually took over the role, but there's no question in my mind that Azubuike could be a permanent starting swingman. He's under the radar because his role was reduced by the end of the season, but if we want a relatively affordable, yet startable, capable small forward who could fill our needs, Azubuike is a terrific candidate. Had he been on our team against the Celtics, he might have been our second best player, because the guy is that complete offensively, and that capable defensively.

Some players have a real nastiness to their game. Azubuike is pretty filthy. Just go on youtube, and you'll see some disgusting dunks, cold-blooded gamewinners, brutal blocks. Fearless, tough, relentless. Some guys just have IT. He's built like a rock, you can break a bat on him, but his demeanor is even harder. This kid doesn't pound on his chest, scream, yell, talk trash. He doesn't laugh, he doesn't smile. He just gives opponents the business.

dcash4 wrote:3 yr 10 mil deal with the clips. warriors are probably not going to match.